21 Low-Carb Recipes to Make in the Instant Pot

If you're embarking a new low-carb diet like keto or Atkins, you might be looking for an easy way to meal prep. If that's the case, you should think about getting your hands on an Instant Pot. You just toss in the ingredients for your favorite low-carb recipe, and let them sit while you're at work or hitting the gym. Come home, open it up, and boom—one low-carb dinner coming up (not to mention plenty of leftovers).

These 21 low-carb Instant Pot recipes pack lots of flavor, and they'll help you stay on track with your diet.

I Breathe I'm Hungry

Keto Beef Brisket in the Instant Pot

This juicy and tender beef brisket by I Breathe I’m Hungry cooks perfectly in the instant pot and provides great fat and protein without the carbs. There’s just 1 gram of net carbs a serving, and if you're on keto, you can add more fat like avocado or sour cream. Let it sit about 10 minutes before slicing.

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40 Aprons

Instant Pot Brisket Taco Bowls

Ditch the taco shell but keep the fillings with this yummy brisket taco bowl by 40 Aprons. Using spiced cauliflower rice, shredded lettuce, avocado, and beef, it has 12 grams of net carbs a serving and a whopping 72 grams of protein to keep you satiated.

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Ruled.me

Instant Pot Crustless Quiche Lorraine

This tasty quiche by Ruled.me is the perfect filling breakfast, and has just 3.46 grams of net carbs per serving. This blogger uses Swiss, but you can choose whatever cheese you like.

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The Castaway Kitchen

Instant Pot Arroz Con Pollo

Traditionally, this saucy chicken and rice dish is most likely not keto-friendly—hello, rice—but this version by The Castaway Kitchen subs cauliflower for the rice and adds in tons of veggies, fat, and protein. There are just 9 grams of net carbs, and if you’re not on Whole30 or AIP, swap asparagus for peas and bell peppers to keep it more traditional.

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Homemade Interest

Instant Pot Big Mac Soup

Big Mac? Low carb? Yes and yes. This soup by Homemade Interest has all the flavors of a decadent and greasy Big Mac without the carbs and excess calories. It has all the essentials—beef, American cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, pickles, and mustard.

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Savory Tooth

Low-Carb Instant Pot Cheesecake

This cheesecake by Savory Tooth is keto-approved and has just 4.5 grams of net carbs a serving. Plus, it actually has a good dose of protein (11 grams!) and 45 grams of fat. It takes just 30 minutes to make before it’s on your fork and ready to eat.

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Kirbie's Cravings

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Still enjoy pasta night, but with this lower carb substitute. This spaghetti squash dish by Kirbie’s Cravings has just 11 grams of net carbs and a nice source of fat and protein from the cheese and broccoli. Mix mozzarella and Parmesan for a great balance of flavor.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Savor the Indian flavors in this traditional dish without the excess carbs or calories. This low-carb makeover by 40 Aprons is nicely spiced and has super tender chicken. There are just 11 grams of net carbs in a serving and 17 grams of protein to keep hunger at bay.

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Food Faith Fitness

Moroccan Instant Pot Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

This low carb soup by Food Faith Fitness is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo and Whole30 compliant. It’s super easy to make (just 30 minutes total!) and it gives the tastes of the Middle East, like cumin, allspice, eggplant, and paprika, while keeping carb count low at 10.1 grams of net carbs.

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Homemade Interest

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

This low-carb, creamy chicken recipe by Homemade Interest is full of flavor and keto-approved. It has 30 grams of fat and just 7 grams of net carbs a serving.

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Ruled.me

Instant Pot Matcha Cheesecake

If you're into matcha—and you should be, because it has a ton of antioxidants—this cake by Ruled.me won’t disappoint. And it has just 5.81 grams of net carbs a serving.

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Low-Carb Instant Pot Osso Bucco

This osso bucco dish by Keto Diet App is packed with flavor from thyme, bay leaf, tomato, and onion, and uses veal for protein. With only 4.4 grams of net carbs and 34.5 grams of protein, it’ll fill you up without filling you out.

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A Spicy Perspective

Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas

These carnitas by A Spicy Perspective are literally perfect. This recipe uses pork, but you can also swap for beef, fish, or chicken while still staying low-carb. It all comes to just 3 grams of net carbs.

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Food Faith Fitness

Instant Pot Tahini Cashew Curry

This spicy, creamy curry dish by Food Faith Fitness hits all the notes you want. The dish feels indulgent, but it’s not—the meal has only 10.6 grams of net carbs.

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Savory Tooth

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

This rich but low-carb chili by Savory Tooth combines beef and turkey to satisfy those meaty cravings and uses black soy beans to lower the carb count. Generally a 15-ounce can of black beans has 45 net grams of carbs, compared to 3.5 grams of net carbs here. This recipe has just 5.5 grams of net carbs a serving.

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Keto Diet App

Easy Low-Carb Instant Pot Frittata

Make this delicious breakfast frittata by Keto Diet App in bulk to keep for leftovers for the week. You can have fun with toppings and swap the cheddar for another kind of cheese, if you like. There are just 3.5 grams of net carbs a serving.

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Cast Iron Keto

Keto Breakfast Fat Bombs

These low-carb balls by Cast Iron Keto are keto-approved and effortless to prepare. Bacon, eggs, and cream cheese—need I say more? Plus, there are only 1.1 grams of net carbs a ball.

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Ketogasm

Low-Carb Pho

Pho can traditionally have a boatload of carbohydrates—just think of those noodles—but this recipe by Ketogasm is totally low-carb and delicious. It’ll take a little over three hours to cook but you can leave it in the instant pot, hassle-free. And there are just 3 grams of carbs a serving.

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The Castaway Kitchen

Tastes Like Pie Instant Pot Chicken

Chicken and pie together? Sounds weird, but it’s not with this dish by The Castaway Kitchen. These tende, skinless and boneless chicken thighs add juicy flavor, and the notes of pear, turmeric, cinnamon, and coconut give it that baked pie feel. Top with blueberries for some added low-carb sweetness.

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Low Carb Maven

Vegetable Beef Soup

This soup by Low Carb Maven is packed with fat and protein, and it’ll warm you up on those frigid winter evenings. The best part? Just 7.5 grams of net carbs a serving.

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Keto and Low-Carb Chicken and Dumplings

Keto, low-carb, and gluten-free, this chicken and dumpling soup by Wholesome Yum can easily be made in the instant pot or pressure cooker, and it sure beats traditional takeout. It’s ready in 30 minutes and has just 4 grams of net carbs.

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